Title

USABILITY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND SATISFACTION OF STUDENTS IN USING COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AUTOMATED REVIEW (CEDAR)

Author(s)

MAXENE I. LAGO

CLAIZA B. METILLO

CATHERINE FAITH C. DURA

Affiliation

MISAMIS UNIVERSITY

Degree Program

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) - English

Contributor

DIONIO, BEVERLY B. - Adviser

CLARIN, ANALYN S. - Instructor

GENERALAO, WINLOVE JOBELLE E. - Panel

Year

2025

Abstract

In today’s digital era, the success of educational technologies depends on their usability, effectiveness in supporting learning, and the satisfaction they provide to students. This study assessed the usability, effectiveness, and student satisfaction with the College of Education Automated Review (CEDAR) platform. A total of 139 education students from the second to fourth years were selected using stratified sampling. This was conducted in one of the higher education institutions in Misamis Occidental. Three validated surveys were utilized: the System Usability Scale (SUS), Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, and the Student Satisfaction Survey. Data were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation, Pearson Product Correlation Moment Coefficient, and Simple Linear Regression. Results revealed a very high level of usability of CEDAR, and they perceived it to be very effective. Their level of satisfaction in the use of CEDAR is also very high in terms of platform, learning experience and academic support, convenience and usability, engagement and recommendation, and confidence and motivation. Their level of effectiveness in the use of CEDAR is also very effective in terms of knowledge retention, comprehension, and exam preparedness. Significant correlations were found between usability and satisfaction, as well as effectiveness and satisfaction, with exam preparedness emerging as the strongest predictor of overall satisfaction. The study concludes that the College of Education Automated Review (CEDAR) platform is a highly usable, effective, and satisfying tool that significantly supports students’ learning needs. These findings highlight the importance of sustaining CEDAR’s strengths while enhancing exam-related features, accessibility, and user-driven updates, ensuring that the platform continues to empower students and bridge technology with meaningful educational experiences.

Keywords

automated review, effectiveness, exam preparedness, student satisfaction, usability